The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of the work of the UN and its member states.

The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security on 09 December 2015. This landmark resolution recognizes the positive contributions of young people to international peace and security.

The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat. Its impacts are here, and they are happening now – affecting billions of people around the world on a daily basis.

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is supporting the Pakistan government to improve the conditions for climate adaptation and resilience as well as climate risk management with a specific focus on vulnerable population, especially women.

Emergencies and crises, whether natural or man-made, pose significant challenges for organizations and communities. While many understand the importance of being prepared, the process of developing and implementing an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) can often feel intricate and challenging.

This course is intended for decision-makers and programme managers who want to learn more about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This course is only for staff members from the SADC Secretariat. 

The area of Diplomatic Etiquette and Protocol can be intimidating and difficult to grasp without specialised background knowledge and experience.